Knox replies to Doughty's decision to decline command
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Knox replies to Doughty's decision to decline command
Description
Letter, discusses Doughty declining appointment.
short description
Ltr, dis Doughty declining appointment.
year created
1791
month created
03
day created
27
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
John Doughty
Henry Knox
notable location
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
your declining the appointment of Lt. Colonel Commandant has mortified me extremely
I am sorry that it is uncompatible
pay and emoluments of Major of Artillery
they will be paid to your order
document number
1791032700001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | AKC07 (2 pages) | Collection: Henry Knox Papers. [microfilm] | V: 27, P: 177 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Doughty | [unknown] | [n/a] |